Dreyer is a common German surname originating from Grübe in Holstein Germany. Notable people with the surname include: * Benjamin Dreyer (b. 1958), American writer and copy editor * Benedikt Dreyer (1495–1555), German sculptor, carver and painter *

Carl Theodor Dreyer Carl Theodor Dreyer (; 3 February 1889 – 20 March 1968), commonly known as Carl Th. Dreyer, was a Danish film director and screenwriter. Widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers in history, his movies are noted for emotional austerity ...

(1889–1968), Danish director * Dave Dreyer (1894–1967, US composer & pianist * Dekker Dreyer (b. 1980), American director and producer * Edward L. Dreyer (1940–2007), American historian of Ming China * Frederic Charles Dreyer (1878–1956), officer of the Royal Navy * Gordon Dreyer (1914–2003), English footballer * Harry Dreyer (1892–1953), English footballer * Henry Dreyer (1911–1986), American athlete * Jake Dreyer (b. 1992), American guitarist for the band Witherfall and Iced Earth * Jim Dreyer (b. 1963), marathon swimmer * John Louis Emil Dreyer (1852–1926), Danish-British astronomer * Malu Dreyer (b. 1961), German politician (SPD) * Olaf Dreyer, German theoretical physicist * Pam Dreyer (b. 1981), American ice hockey player * Peter Dreyer (b. 1939), South African writer and politician * Rosalie Dreyer (1895–1987), Swiss-born naturalized British nurse and administrator

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